With recent changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on property and the upcoming Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) review, how does the effective tax burden now compare when selling a BTL property versus selling a stock portfolio of similar value after 5-7 years?
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Selling BTL property generally means a higher tax burden compared to a stock portfolio, particularly due to SDLT, higher specific CGT rates for property, and the Section 24 impact.
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